Allston-Brighton Calendar, News, and Resources

[Anna Leslie]

Community Calendar, News and Job Openings for residents and organizations View this email in your browser Forward to a Friend In the Newsletter   1. Allston-Brighton Community Calendar             - What's happening today, tomorrow, and next week in the neighborhood 2. News and Updates - National, State, City, Neighborhood             - So much to know! 3. Volunteer and Job Opportunities            - Great openings! 4. Community Resources  5. Questions and Unsubscribe Forward this email to a friend ON THE COMMUNITY CALENDAR   Public Health News and Updates:   NATIONAL Her Neighborhood, Her Health Appeals court refuses to lift injunction on immigrant 'public charge' rule  Biggest Ever One-Year Drop In Cancer Death Rates Attributed To Strides Made In Lung Tumor Treatments Citizenship question not on census form, but lawsuits continue The U.S. is putting asylum seekers on planes to Guatemala — often without telling them where they’re going 2019 was the second warmest year and the last five years were the warmest on record Trump administration seeks to roll back Obama rule on housing Why building density matters as much as building efficiency  Prescription drug overload: Critics fighting to curb an epidemic of medication side effects Heavy marijuana users who started young drive differently — even while not stoned, study says Exposing The Myth Of Plastic Recycling: Why A Majority Is Burned Or Thrown In A Landfill How To Reduce Food Waste SNAPing out of Food Insecurity STATE Immigrants in Mass. more likely to have attorneys Amid spate of anti-Semitic attacks, Massachusetts allocates $1.5 million for nonprofit security grants Health officials warn of nasty flu season Senator Brownsberger: Setting Priorities for Rail T $25m behind on contract pledge to union The $64 Billion Massachusetts Vehicle Economy MBTA hopes to expand bus garages — a first step toward more frequent service It’s Mass General Brigham, not Partners Fourth person dies in Massachusetts from vaping Crowd turns out in support of Cambridge reps’ rent control bills CITY Walsh calls for big boost in school spending Walsh Presents $500M Housing Plan — But Will Need State Support To Fund It Marty Walsh wants half a billion for new housing. What would all that money buy? Walsh wants big companies to help finance affordable housing An Action Plan to Reduce Evictions in Boston Boston Airbnb listings drop by a third after agreement kicks in AT BOSTON IMMIGRATION COURT, ICE MUST NOW JUSTIFY DETAINING NONCITIZENS — REVERSING DECADES OF PRECEDENT Boston immigration court approved 58% of asylum requests Northeastern student from Iran removed from US before court hearing, won’t be returned Julia Mejia’s first order in Boston City Council calls for ‘sanctuary’ schools after news of ICE seeing BPS incident reports How Boston City Councilor Julia Mejia found her voice State health officials confirm cluster of 7 new HIV cases in Boston Harvard researchers say these habits can keep you healthy longer New schools superintendent vows to set higher expectations in Boston classrooms, build trust Bike, pedestrian advocates offer additional ways to boost traffic enforcement The solution to Boston’s housing and congestion crisis? Western Mass. FREE Boston Winter Fitness Classes Who: Boston Public Health Commission When: January 5 - May 1, 2020 daily Where: Boston, MA More Info: View class schedule here ALLSTON-BRIGHTON Allston-Brighton Mobility Study: Give Your Feedback on Draft Recommendations Getting around Allston and Brighton could be different in the future. Here’s how it could change. Two experts debate tunneling under Charles River Share Your Story: I Can't Afford Allston-Brighton Do you have a story to share about the rising costs of rent in Allston Brighton? Have you seen your rent rise to unaffordable levels? The Allston-Brighton CDC is collecting stories from residents as part of their "Homes we can afford" campaign. Send them a direct message, an email at in...@allstonbrightoncdc.org or tell your story using #CantAffordAB on Twitter! Volunteer and Job Opportunities: City of Boston: Immigrant Integration Initiatives Manager English for New Bostonians Workplace ESOL Coordinator and Teacher Climate Justice Youth Organizer  with Youth on Board MPHA Development and Communications Manager  MPHA Public Health Policy Specialist  Brazilian Women's Group Community Organizer $27.50/hour Census Jobs available! Anyone age 18 and older, such as recent high school graduates, college students, veterans, retirees, military spouses, seasonal workers and people who are bilingual are highly encouraged to apply. People who already have jobs and want to earn extra income evenings and weekends are also encouraged to apply. The selection process begins this month, with paid training occurring in March and April. After paid training, most positions work between May and early July. Multiple Openings at Charles River Community Health Charles River Community Health Mobile Market Looking for Volunteers Help sort, bag and distribute the shares. Volunteers would be needed between 1:30pm and 3:30pm, and they could help for the shift, or a portion thereof. If you are interested in helping out, please call 617-783-0500 Ongoing Resources on the ABHC Website Immigration Adult Education Employment and Financial Parents and Children Food Access Questions: To include information on the weekly listserv:  Email content to Anna at anna.l...@abhealthcollab.org Copyright © 2020 Allston Brighton Health Collaborative, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you have expressed interest in receiving information regarding public health and wellness interests of the Allston/Brighton communities. Our mailing address is: Allston Brighton Health Collaborative 18R Shepard Street, Suite 100 Brighton, MA 02135